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How many chapters and verses are in this book?
How many chapters and verses are in this book?
16 Chapters and 437 verses.
Who wrote it and what year was it written in?
Who wrote it and what year was it written in?
Paul and AD 56.
Where was it written?
Where was it written?
Greece.
Where is Corinth located?
Where is Corinth located?
Who came to Paul with a message when he was at Philip?
Who came to Paul with a message when he was at Philip?
In which missionary journey did Paul visit Corinth?
In which missionary journey did Paul visit Corinth?
What was Paul's reason to write this letter?
What was Paul's reason to write this letter?
Which can be quoted as a golden verse?
Which can be quoted as a golden verse?
What did Paul say that Christ sent him to do?
What did Paul say that Christ sent him to do?
According to Paul, what is the greatest gift?
According to Paul, what is the greatest gift?
The last enemy to be destroyed is?
The last enemy to be destroyed is?
What are the spiritual gifts?
What are the spiritual gifts?
What does Paul compare the collective believers to?
What does Paul compare the collective believers to?
In 1 Corinthians, Paul extends a greeting not only from himself but from one other Christian brother. Can you name him?
In 1 Corinthians, Paul extends a greeting not only from himself but from one other Christian brother. Can you name him?
Paul names three men in the Corinthian church whom he baptized.
Paul names three men in the Corinthian church whom he baptized.
Who told Paul about the dispute (contentions) in the Corinthian Church?
Who told Paul about the dispute (contentions) in the Corinthian Church?
Flashcards
When was 1 Corinthians written?
When was 1 Corinthians written?
Paul wrote 1 Corinthians in AD 56 while in Greece.
Purpose of 1 Corinthians
Purpose of 1 Corinthians
To address divisions and offer guidance for moral and spiritual challenges.
1 Corinthians 1:10
1 Corinthians 1:10
"that all of you agree and that there be no dissensions among you"
Paul's primary mission
Paul's primary mission
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Greatest gift
Greatest gift
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Last enemy
Last enemy
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Spiritual gifts
Spiritual gifts
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Collective believers
Collective believers
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Baptized by Paul
Baptized by Paul
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Reported church disputes
Reported church disputes
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Unity in the church
Unity in the church
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Guidance
Guidance
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Love
Love
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Study Notes
Overview of 1 Corinthians
- Contains 16 chapters and a total of 437 verses.
- Authored by Paul in AD 56, during his time in Greece.
Location
- Written in Greece.
- Corinth is situated in Greece, a significant city during the time of Paul's ministry.
Communication and Visitors
- Titus delivered a message to Paul while he was in Philippi regarding the Corinthian church.
- Paul visited Corinth during his second missionary journey, establishing a significant connection with the community.
Purpose of the Letter
- Written in response to various inquiries from the Corinthians and reports of troubling issues within the church.
- Addresses divisions and offers guidance for moral and spiritual challenges faced by believers.
Key Verses and Themes
- One important quote emphasizes unity: "I appeal to you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree and that there be no dissensions among you..." (1 Corinthians 1:10).
- Paul states his mission from Christ was to "preach the gospel" rather than emphasize baptism (1 Corinthians 1:17).
- Love is identified as the greatest gift, surpassing faith and hope (1 Corinthians 13:13).
Doctrinal Insights
- The last enemy to be destroyed is death, highlighting the hope in resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:26).
- Lists of spiritual gifts include wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, discerning spirits, tongues, and interpretation of tongues (1 Corinthians 12:8-10).
Community and Identity
- Paul compares collective believers to the members of the body of Christ, emphasizing the interdependence of the church (1 Corinthians 12:27).
- He greets the Corinthians along with Sos'thenes, indicating unity among leaders (1 Corinthians 1:1).
Baptism and Church Leadership
- Paul mentions three individuals he personally baptized: Crispus, Ga'ius, and Steph'anas (1 Corinthians 1:14-16).
- Reports of disputes within the church were brought to Paul by members of Chloe's household, prompting his letter (1 Corinthians 1:11).
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